Belgaum Pincodes

Belgaum district (former name, now renamed as Belagavi District), is in Karnataka, India. It’s called the “Sugar Bowl of Karnataka” because it’s a major producer of sugar cane. The district’s headquarters is the city of Belgaum (Belagavi), which also houses the Second legislative building for the Karnataka Legislature’s annual sessions. Belagavi is known for a sweet treat called Kunda. In the 2011 Census, the district had a population of 4,779,661, with 24.03% living in cities, making it the second most populous district in Karnataka after Bangalore Urban. It’s the largest district in Karnataka, bordered by Maharashtra, Bijapur, Bagalkot, Gadag, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, and Goa.

History:

Belgaum, now known as Belagavi, is a significant city in North Karnataka, and it’s the headquarters of the region. In the past, it was called Venugrama, which means Bamboo Village, and it’s sometimes referred to as Malnad Pradesh. Halsi, an ancient place in the district, used to be the capital of a dynasty of nine Kadamba kings. From the 6th century to around 760, it was ruled by the Chalukyas, followed by the Rashtrakutas.

Later, the Rattas took control, making Venugrama their capital in 1210. There was a long struggle between the Rattas and the Kadambas of Goa, with the Rattas ultimately winning. However, in 1250, the Yadavas of Devagiri defeated the Rattas. The Bahmani Sultanate took over in 1347, and then the town of Belgaum in 1473. The northern part was ruled by the Hindu rajas of Vijayanagara, while the southern part was under the Bahmani Sultanate. The British East India Company gained control in 1818, and in 1836, the northern district became Belgaum.

Yadur, on the Krishna River, is known for its Veerbhadra temple. Hooli is an ancient village with Chalukya temples, including the famous Panchaligeswara temple. Kittur is historically significant, known for Rani Chennamma’s resistance to British rule.

Belgaum is also called “The Cradle of Infantry” because of its military importance. The British had a substantial infantry post here. They built a railway network for resource and troop movement, which played a role in exerting control over India. The Mahatma Gandhi Railway Station is a reminder of this history.

Demographics:

In 2011, Belagavi district had a population of 4,779,661 people, making it the 25th most populated district in India. It has a moderate population density of 356 people per square kilometer. There were 969 females for every 1000 males, and about 74% of the population was literate. Around 25% of people lived in cities.

The majority of the people in the district practice Hinduism, accounting for 84.49% of the population. Muslims make up the second-largest religious group at 11.06%, followed by Jains at 3.73%. Regarding languages, 68.40% of the population spoke Kannada, 18.70% spoke Marathi, and 9.79% spoke Urdu as their first language during the 2011 census.

Economy:

Belgaum district has seven areas where factories and industries are located. There’s also a special economic zone (SEZ), which is like a special place for businesses, and it was the first one in India to focus on precision engineering, covering over 200 acres. In addition, there are 16 places called industrial estates where businesses have set up shop.

The growth of industries in the city began a long time ago when Babu Rao Pusalkar started a small business here over a hundred years ago. His initiative turned Belgaum into a place known for foundries (where metal is melted and shaped) and hydraulics (machines that use liquids to do work).